News Broadcasting
Namaste Karnataka on News18 Kannada
Mumbai: News18 Kannada is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest morning bulletin, `Namaste Karnataka,’ set to begin on 8 May 2024. Airing at 6:00 AM, `Namaste Karnataka’ is meticulously crafted to accompany viewers through their morning routines, providing a comprehensive yet concise overview of the day’s most crucial information. Whether enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, audiences can rely on “Namaste Karnataka” to deliver the latest headlines, insightful analyses, and actionable insights to kickstart their day on the right note.
`Namaste Karnataka’ is more than just a news bulletin; it’s a daily experience designed to elevate viewers’ mornings. With a focus on keeping audiences informed, engaged, and energized, the show promises to enrich viewers’ lives with valuable information that empowers them to make better decisions. The show’s approach prioritizes stories that directly impact viewers’ daily lives, delivering clear calls to action and limiting discussions to one expert per segment. This ensures that viewers receive the most valuable insights without unnecessary clutter, making every minute of the show count.
The show’s dynamic format ensures a captivating viewing experience, covering a diverse array of topics ranging from morning headlines to business, technology, health, real estate, and beyond. Each segment is meticulously curated to resonate with the daily lives of viewers, offering insights that are both relevant and actionable.
Join this exciting journey of informed living and tune in to News18 Kannada starting 8 May 2024, at 6:00 AM, and let “Namaste Karnataka” become your trusted companion for a better morning and a brighter day ahead!
News Broadcasting
News TV viewership jumps 33 per cent as West Asia war draws audiences
BARC Week 8 data shows news share rising to 8 per cent despite T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI: Even as individual television news channel ratings remain under a temporary pause, the genre itself is seeing a clear surge in audience attention.
According to the latest data from Broadcast Audience Research Council India, television news recorded a 33 per cent jump in genre share in Week 8 of 2026, covering February 28 to March 6.
The news genre accounted for 8 per cent of total television viewership during the week, up from 6 per cent the previous week. The spike in attention coincided with escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which have kept global headlines firmly fixed on West Asia.
The rise is notable because it came at a time when cricket was dominating television screens. The high-stakes stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including the Super 8 fixtures and semi-finals, were being broadcast during the same period.
Despite the cricket frenzy, viewers appeared to be toggling between sport and global affairs, boosting the overall share of news programming.
The surge in genre share comes even as the government has enforced a one-month pause on publishing ratings for individual news channels. The move followed regulatory scrutiny of the television ratings ecosystem.
While channel-level rankings remain temporarily out of sight, the genre-level data suggests that when global tensions escalate, audiences continue to turn to television news for real-time updates.
